About the Exceptional Service Project

The MASC/MAHS Exceptional Service Project Award is an opportunity for all of our member schools to showcase a service project they have completed. ANY service project, big, small, complex, simple, there are no limits to which service project can be submitted! The project does not have to be original, unique, or special in any way. In 2011-2012, this is no longer strictly open to honor society chapters. Any MASC/MAHS member student council, leadership class, honor society, or student organization (or any combination of the above) may submit to be recognized. The committee is looking for well-organized projects that challenge the student group and serve the community in some way. Schools that submit high-quality applications will be awarded with the Exceptional Service Project Award at the MASC/MAHS State Conference. Each year, up to ten (10) Exceptional Service Projects are awarded.

The Nomination Process

The service project that you nominate must take place no earlier than April of the PREVIOUS school year
and must be fully completed by the time this nomination is submitted THIS school year. Schools cannot use the same service project if they have nominated it for the Exceptional Service Project in the past FIVE school years (check with MASC/MAHS if you are unsure!).

Keep these tips and tricks in mind before submitting your nomination!

• Awards must be submitted in a large document envelope (no binder!)
• Dividers should be used before EACH of the four (4) sections listed below. (a sheet of paper is OK!)
• DO NOT permanently bind pages together, DO NOT use sheet protectors (unless it is needed for pages with pictures, advertisements, etc...), and DO NOT staple pages together. The committee may need to pull apart the application sections and sheet protectors, permanent bindings and staples make that very difficult!
• Of the four (4) main sections, only Section 3 has sub-sections, clearly noted below. Each of these subsections should start on a NEW page within that tabbed section. Each new page should be titled to match the sub-section titles given below.
• Advisers should ADVISE the process. Students should be WRITING the nomination. Advisers should not be writing the nomination. This is a student process.
• Make sure your nomination arrives to the Lansing office no later than 3/1/12. We do not accept fax or electronic submission of this award. Late submissions will be returned, ungraded.

Click here to download the Exceptional Service Project nomination packet.

Click here for SMART Goals information explained.

Questions or Comments?

Questions on all award programs should be directed to Todd Burlingham, MASC/MAHS Coordinator at todd@mascmahs.org for fastest response. Call volumes at the office are very heavy at this time of year. Email
regarding awards will be the fastest way for clarification. Award winners will be announced at the 2012 MASC/MAHS Student State Conference (although encouraged, you do not need to be present to accept your award).